Dairy

Milk supply falls almost 3% in second quarter

Milk intake for the months of April, May and June is down on the same period last year, but butter production has increased.

NEWS 7 August 2026

Milk supply falls almost 3% in second quarter

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JP McGrath appointed CEO of Aurivo

JP McGrath appointed CEO of Aurivo

NEWS 7 August 2026

Paying farmers to cull cows: the Netherlands’ €615m emissions plan

Paying farmers to cull cows: the Netherlands’ €615m emissions plan

NEWS 7 August 2026

Swiss man to judge Baileys Cow Competition

Swiss man to judge Baileys Cow Competition

Swiss man to judge Baileys Cow Competition

PEDIGREE 7 August 2026

Ornua PPI lifts marginally for July

Ornua PPI lifts marginally for July

Ornua PPI lifts marginally for July

NEWS 6 August 2026

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Robust demand boosts Glanbia plc's 2026 growth expectations

Robust demand boosts Glanbia plc's 2026 growth expectations

Glanbia has reported that it has managed to get a handle on the increased whey costs that eroded 2025's performance.

NEWS 5 August 2026

Why assumption is the killer of succession

Why assumption is the killer of succession

Generational renewal was discussed at the Carbery Milk Quality Award winners' farm walk on the Buttimer farm at Lyre, Clonakilty last week. Tommy Moyles reports.

MANAGEMENT 5 August 2026

Live exporters ‘blindsided’ by Brittany Ferries’ plan to stop shipping animals

Live exporters ‘blindsided’ by Brittany Ferries’ plan to stop shipping animals

Brittany Ferries’ move leaves Irish Ferries as the sole roll-on roll-off carrier of Irish livestock to the continent.

NEWS 5 August 2026

Fertiliser warning as lack of rain hits growth

Fertiliser warning as lack of rain hits growth

Farmers have been advised by Teagasc not to spread fertiliser until one week to 10 days after receiving rain.

NEWS 5 August 2026

Over 2,600 cattle and sheep seized by Department

Over 2,600 cattle and sheep seized by Department

Cattle and sheep seized and euthanised by the Department over a five-year period revealed.

NEWS 5 August 2026

My Farming Week: Michael Sheehan, Rathcoola, Donoughmore, Co Cork.

My Farming Week: Michael Sheehan, Rathcoola, Donoughmore, Co Cork.

Setting up a partnership with his uncle six years ago enabled Co Cork dairy farmer, Michael Sheehan get a start farming in his own right.

NEWS 5 August 2026

Dairy Management: crude protein in feeds and winter feed requirements

Dairy Management: crude protein in feeds and winter feed requirements

Brendan Horan writes about the required protein content in meal during the current conditions.

MANAGEMENT 5 August 2026

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